The program, the checks and the politics around both.
An article joins this feed when it matches these terms. Each one is also a search of its own.
More than 15 years after their pensions were terminated, former Delphi salaried retirees are still fighting to get their benefits back. In 2009, the Delphi Plant pension plan for salaried retirees was terminated. Now, a renewed effort in Congress is giving retirees…
By CHRISTINE BENZ and VALENTINA DJELJOSEVIC of Morningstar For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn’t fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach. That’s the case with couples who have one income. Christine Benz…
Fox News AARP sounds alarm on retirement costs AARP Senior Vice President John Hishta joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the organization's efforts to protect Social Security benefits amid rising inflation. AARP Senior Vice President John Hishta outlines how the…
Members of Gen X are nearing retirement, but many are feeling increasingly uncertain about their financial futures. According to a new report from Betterment, overall retirement confidence among Americans fell from 56% in 2025 to 44% in 2026. Among Gen X, confidence is even…
When people think of major retirement milestones, the big three tend to be 62, when Social Security eligibility begins; 65, the year of Medicare enrollment; and 67, full retirement age. However, the decisions that retirees make before a lesser-known but equally consequential age-based…
When a Social Security recipient dies, the payment for that month cannot be paid, and the deposit that shows up the next month has to go back. Social Security checks arrive a month behind, so the money landing in the…
Oregonians receiving Social Security benefits will see a 3.6% increase in their checks starting in January, the federal government announced Wednesday. That’s good news for the state, which has the nation’s 11th-oldest population. But a state like Oregon, with a disproportionate…
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy discusses his proposed $1.5 trillion investment fund to address Social Security shortfalls, while Bill Sweeney from AARP reacts to the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., is warning that the "clock is ticking" for Social Security as…
The IRS already has a withdrawal plan ready for anyone who skips making one, and it cares nothing about your tax bracket, your spending needs, or your timing. Understanding what that default schedule actually costs is the first step toward…
Social Security beneficiaries will get a 3.6% raise next year, according to the Social Security Administration. This is slightly higher than recent estimates, though a bit lower than what many were hoping to see. While we still have a few months…